On today’s episode of My Own Way, I wanted to talk a little bit about what I’ve learned as a result of this pandemic and feeling as though the world has been under lock and key since last March! One thing I’ve definitely learned is that editing doesn’t always go as planned…but hey, it’s finished… Continue reading Let’s Talk About a Little Gratitude
Categorizing and Cataloging Memorabilia
I am so thankful for our readers/watchers/listeners. While this blog can be used just as a personal journal of sorts, it is so much better knowing that others are checking in and seeing what we have to say. Even better, sometimes, those people like what they read/watch/hear so much that they actually come back, time… Continue reading Categorizing and Cataloging Memorabilia
First Impression
The band wrote and produced this track with Chris Kimsey, and it was recorded at Olympic Studios in late 1989. One of the most interesting factoids about the song is that a guitar riff derived from this song eventually became “Come Undone”. Lyrics Read “First Impression” by Duran Duran on Genius Audio Rhonda The track starts… Continue reading First Impression
This Week in DD History: March 21-27, 2021
March seems to be the month for the band to enter, and then leave record deals…as you’ll see noted for later this week. Hopefully we will be getting more album news soon! -R March 21 “Hungry Like the Wolf” peaked at #1 in Canada (1983) Played at Madison Square Garden in New York City (1984)… Continue reading This Week in DD History: March 21-27, 2021
Ten Years???
If you have been paying attention to Duran Duran’s social media at all lately, you have seen posts/tweets about the “Countdown” to the ten year anniversary of the band’s All You Need Is Now album. Some of the posts have been video clips that were released then, merchandise that was sold to mark the occasion,… Continue reading Ten Years???
A Little “Light” Conversation about Duran Duran Music
We don’t think anyone would ever say that we were short on opinions. That’s probably one good reason we began writing to begin with! Rest assured, we know we have them, and occasionally even put them to “good use”! On this Vodka Friday, we get into a fairly deep conversation about music – specifically Duran… Continue reading A Little “Light” Conversation about Duran Duran Music
Let’s Address a Couple of the “Setlist Elephants” in the Room…
So, here’s the thing: I love talking about set lists. Discussing trends over the past twenty years? (Is that really possible? I mean…didn’t we do Y2K just like, last year???) Count me in! I love chatting about possibilities. So, here’s a podcast where I do all of that! As always, it’s just My Own Way!… Continue reading Let’s Address a Couple of the “Setlist Elephants” in the Room…
Kissing Those Posters
I know that I cannot be the only fan out there that wallpapered her (or his) bedroom with Duran Duran posters. Truth be told, I was a little obsessed with this task, choosing to spend a lot of my time back in the 80s on the magazine aisle at any store my mom and dad… Continue reading Kissing Those Posters
My Antarctica
As a result of a jamming session in a barn in Sussex, “My Antarctica” was released in 1990 on the Liberty album. Simon is quoted as having said that the band was “rather self-conscious” at the time, given the way things had been going for the band from 1986-onward. Let’s get into it! Audio Lyrics… Continue reading My Antarctica
The Week in DD History: March 14 to March 20
As I begin to look back at Duran Duran history that took place during this week, I have to acknowledge that it is a big week for my personal Duran history. Lots of good memories happened for me between March 14th and March 20th. I think those reminders are coming at just the right time.… Continue reading The Week in DD History: March 14 to March 20